U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged in a CNBC interview that the Biden administration's pandemic stimulus spending may have contributed “a little bit” to inflation.
A severe winter storm swept across the central United States on Sunday, causing hazardous conditions, widespread disruptions, and prompting warnings from authorities. The storm, impacting states from Kansas to New Jersey, brought snow, ice, and high winds, while the South faced tornado threats and freezing temperatures. Over 60 million people remained under weather alerts as the storm tracked eastward.
AAA is predicting that Georgia will see a record-breaking number of travelers this holiday season, with an estimated 3.7 million people hitting the road or taking to the skies. This marks an increase of 108,677 travelers compared to last year, reflecting a significant rise in travel during this festive time. According to Montrae Waiters from the American Automobile Association, most of these travelers will take to their cars, particularly families with young children.
Every Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives walked out of session on Friday, protesting the Democrats’ refusal to address concerns over upcoming changes to the state’s tipped minimum wage system.
A powerful ice storm wreaked havoc across Iowa and eastern Nebraska this weekend, creating hazardous road conditions and causing temporary closures along Interstate 80 as cars and trucks skidded off icy highways.
A wildfire driven by fierce Santa Ana winds continues to burn in Malibu, just north of Pepperdine University, as 700 firefighters work to bring the flames under control.
